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2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

86 Colleges
$38,671 Avg Salary
$11,321 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Construction Trades School for You

Construction Trades is the #35 most popular major in the country with 35,794 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 86 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.

Check out the construction trades programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .

#1

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY

Our analysis found Apex Technical School to be the most popular school for construction trades students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Long Island City, Apex Technical School is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Apex Technical School take out is $9,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $73.

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The excellent programs at Lincoln Technical Institute - Union helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction trades schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Union, Lincoln Tech - Union is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Lincoln Tech - Union take out is $13,137. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $109, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Community College of Allegheny County. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CCAC is a large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

While working on their degree, construction trades majors at CCAC accumulate an average of around $11,000 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Mahwah, Lincoln Tech - Mahwah is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, construction trades graduates from Lincoln Tech - Mahwah take out $13,137 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $109, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Construction Trades at Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah Report

#5

Orleans Technical College

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Orleans Technical College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Orleans Technical College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Construction Trades majors at Orleans Technical College take out an average of $7,521 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#6

Pennco Tech-Bristol

Bristol, PA

Pennco Tech-Bristol landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular construction trades programs. Pennco Tech-Bristol is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bristol.

While working on their degree, construction trades majors at Pennco Tech-Bristol accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $79.

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#7

Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Blackwood, NJ

Pennco Tech-Blackwood ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Blackwood, Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Pennco Tech-Blackwood carry an average student debt load of $9,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $90.

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#8

Berk Trade and Business School

Long Island City, NY

Berk Trade and Business School landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular construction trades programs. Located in the city of Long Island City, Berk Trade School is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Berk Trade School carry an average student debt load of $6,333.

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#9

Alfred State College

Alfred, NY

Alfred State College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Alfred State is a small public school located in the remote town of Alfred.

After completing their degree, construction trades graduates from Alfred State carry an average student debt load of $12,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $183.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular construction trades programs. Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Penn College take out is $22,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $315, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Hudson Valley Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular construction trades programs. HVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Troy.

Construction Trades majors at HVCC take out an average of $12,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that construction trades majors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology take out is $7,962.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Construction Trades Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
13 Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences Paterson, NJ
14 New Castle School of Trades New Castle, PA
15 Lincoln College of Technology - Columbia Columbia, MD
16 SUNY Delhi Delhi, NY
17 Triangle Tech - Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA

Best Construction Trades Colleges by State

Explore the best construction trades schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 78
Pennsylvania 802
New York 321
Maryland 54

Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 23,527
Building Management & Inspection 4,511
Carpentry 3,273
Plumbing & Water Supply 2,617
Construction 1,435
Masonry 274
Other Construction 157

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 130,328
Mechanic & Repair Technologies 96,336
Precision Production 52,913
Transportation & Materials Moving 29,084

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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